Born on 18 December 1894 in Glasgow, Scotland - grandson of Hugh Bannerman, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, currently a member of 23rd Field Battery, previous service of one year in camp with 23rd Field Battery, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 40 inches, Presbyterian.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 7 June 1915 (number 410676) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 22 March 1916.
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